The Bombay High Court has overturned an SBI internal committee's findings against an employee accused of sexual harassment. The court ruled that a shared autorickshaw, not provided by the employer, does not constitute a 'workplace' under the POSH Act, thus the committee lacked jurisdiction.
Le parquet de Paris a fait appel de la relaxe d'un animateur périscolaire accusé de harcèlement et agressions sexuelles sur mineurs. Le tribunal avait jugé le comportement inapproprié mais pas pénalement répréhensible, suscitant l'indignation des familles.
An independent report found bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment are occurring at "unacceptable levels" within the NSW Police Force, with employees too afraid to speak up. Commissioner Mal Lanyon accepted all 29 recommendations for cultural change.
An independent report found bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment are occurring at "unacceptable levels" within the NSW Police Force, with employees too afraid to speak up. Commissioner Mal Lanyon has accepted all 29 recommendations for cultural change.
French singer Patrick Bruel, 67, faces charges of rape and sexual assault following multiple complaints. He was placed under formal investigation for alleged offenses between 1992 and 2019. Bruel denies all allegations and was released on bail. His tour was canceled due to protests.
Bob Packwood, a Republican Senator from Oregon known for his centrist policies and role in the 1986 tax reform, died at 93. His career was marred by sexual harassment allegations from over two dozen women, leading to his resignation in 1995.
Pooja Bedi criticized Shilpa Shinde's admission that her sexual harassment case against producer Sanjay Kohli was false, warning that such misuse of laws harms genuine survivors and undermines their credibility.
Actress Shilpa Shinde revealed she filed a false sexual harassment case against producer Sanjay Kohli nine years ago. She stated a mutual agreement with the makers to remain silent and that she was blamed for demanding more to bind her to a contract for the show Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai.
Women working in the U.S. Capitol face systemic and cultural barriers that discourage them from reporting sexual misconduct, including fear of retaliation, professional blacklisting, and complex, often ineffective reporting procedures. Many choose silence over speaking out.
Former Trump official Katie Miller faced backlash for suggesting female congressional staffers partially blame themselves for sexual harassment due to attending parties in Washington D.C. Critics called her comments victim-blaming.
Fukuoka's Tagawa City Mayor, Takuya Murakami (55), resigned effective May 31 after being found to have sexually harassed a former female secretary. He will receive a severance package of 5.12 million yen, significantly reduced from the usual 10.24 million yen due to a 50% salary cut since April 2025.
Fukuoka Mayor Takuya Murakami (55) announced his resignation effective May 31 after a third-party committee found him guilty of sexual harassment against a female former secretary. He submitted his resignation letter to the city council speaker.
A 17-year-old boxing trainee in Bengaluru has accused her coach, Ramachandra, of sexual harassment over several months. Police arrested the 50-year-old coach, a native of Tamil Nadu, after the girl's mother filed a complaint. He has been remanded in judicial custody.
Lin Liu Xiu-zhen, mother of a convicted murderer, was sentenced to 30 days in detention for slapping another inmate's buttocks in prison. The incident occurred in March 2025 at Taichung Women's Prison.
A psychiatrist in Western Australia, Panduranga Mallikarjun Rapuri, received a lighter sentence for repeated sexual harassment of a nurse due to critical workforce shortages in the region. He was suspended for three-and-a-half months and will face practice conditions upon return.
A psychiatrist in Western Australia, Panduranga Mallikarjun Rapuri, received a lighter sentence for repeated sexual harassment of a nurse due to critical workforce shortages in the region. He was suspended for three-and-a-half months and will face practice conditions upon return.
Nashik police SIT filed a 1,500-page chargesheet against four accused in a sexual harassment and religious sentiments case at TCS. Charges include rape, sexual harassment, and offenses under the SC/ST Act.
Fukuoka Prefecture's Tagawa City Mayor Takuya Murakami (55) announced his resignation effective the 31st, following a third-party committee's finding of sexual harassment against a female employee. He stated he would not further disrupt city administration.
Fukuoka Prefecture's Tagawa City Mayor Takuya Murakami (55) announced his resignation effective end of May after a third-party committee found him guilty of sexual harassment against a former female secretary. Murakami admitted to a relationship but denied coercion, while the accuser claimed ongoing harassment.
New government plans will see train operators scored by police on tackling sexual harassment, focusing on victim support and crime prevention. However, women's safety groups and survivors argue the measures are insufficient, lacking financial or legal penalties.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has called an emergency Executive Board meeting to address multiple allegations of sexual harassment, misconduct, and ethical violations against coaches and officials, citing damage to the organization's reputation and the sport's integrity.
Hyderabad police have formed special teams and issued a look-out circular against Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son, Bandi Sai Bhagirath, in a POCSO case. Bhagirath is accused of sexual harassment and pressuring a minor to consume alcohol. He claims the case is a counterblast to his own extortion complaint against the victim's family.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) for alleged sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, based on claims from anonymous sources.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was denied entry to a domestic tournament in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, her planned comeback event. Citing pending disciplinary proceedings and a notice she hadn't responded to, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) declared her suspended. Phogat, who accused former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, claims this is a conspiracy to force her retirement.
